Since emerging onto the scene with their 2008 debut album The Airing of Grievances and breaking through with 2010's era-defining instant classic The Monitor, New Jersey's pride TITUS ANDRONICUS have built and enjoyed a nice little career for themselves : seven studio albums (some justly praised, some still anticipating their inevitable reappraisal), 1200+ live concerts across a dozen countries and all 48 continental United States, a couple few choice credentials to impress the normies (Jimmy Fallon, Coachella, rave reviews in Pitchfork/Rolling Stone/etc) and best of all, a modestly-sized but fervently-devoted audience that sticks with them through thick and thin, revering them as nothing less than The Rock Fan's Rock Band.
Though it has been a rough road at times, with restless mastermind PATRICK STICKLES ushering roughly two dozen “full-time” “official” members through the revolving door, 2025 saw the long-awaited return of prodigal classic-era drummer ERIC HARM to his throne. With 20-year veteran guitarist LIAM BETSON in the mix as well, Titus Andronicus has given fans every bit as legitimate a reunion of their “classic lineup” as the likes of Guns 'N' Roses could claim.
The ensemble is rounded out by bassist R.J. GORDON (himself celebrating a record-breaking 10 consecutive years in his current position) and newly(ish) tenured keyboardist “JERSEY” MIKE CARSON – five kings forming like the fiercest of fists to smash through the complacency that so commonly hamstrings bands half their age.
They may be a little softer around the middle and grey at the temples these days, but Titus Andronicus is rocking as hard as ever, playing nothing but the hits, and always keeping an ear open for an offer they can't refuse.
“One of the twentieth century's best rock acts” – The Atlantic
“If they had broken up on the day that they released 'The Monitor,' they would still be considered one of the most important artists of this decade.” – Stereogum
“Emotional intensity unrivaled anywhere in rock music” – Tiny Mix Tapes
“They're ort of doing a Bruce Springsteen thing but, like, more punk, kind of... uhh I dunno, you should just check 'em out, they're on Spotify and stuff” – the common person or casual fan
TOP ALBUMS OF THE 2010's : Pitchfork, The Needle Drop, AV Club, Brooklyn Vegan, VICE, etc
